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IN PHOTOS: Veer Netaji Krida Mandal to host grand Holi celebration in Mumbai's BDD chawl
Updated On: 23 March, 2024 02:05 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
Veer Netaji Krida Mandal of BDD Chawl in Mumbai's Worli is gearing up to host grand Holi celebrations this year. Pics/ Atul Kamble

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The celebration includes the traditional ritual of Holika dahan where a bonfire is lit to symbolise the victory of good over evil and the triumph of light over darkness.
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The holika dahan will take place at BDD Chawl no 78/79 premises. Usually dahan takes place a day before rangpanchami.

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It's uncommon to have a theme for holika dahan, the group has decided to base the event in the vice--rape.
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The burning of this holi in essence signifies wiping out the menace of sexual crimes perpetrated in society.

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The Holi celebration will bring people from diverse backgrounds and communities together, fostering camaraderie among residents.
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Holi is a vibrant festival celebrated across India, marking the arrival of spring and the triumph of love and joy and people play with coloured powders and water.

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A day before it, people burn bonfires known as 'Holika pyres' in public spaces, neighbourhoods, and households.
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